Adaptive Mediation Journal
News and Info for those considering Mediation or working in the Mediation Space.
Category: Mediation Update
Compromise and Collaboration – What’s the difference?
Have you ever thought about this? I've been doing a LOT of reading during the lockdown and it occurred to me that mediators (including me!) use...
We can all improve our listening skills
Even as a trained mediator, I often forget to apply my listening skills. My friends and family would be the first to say I constantly interrupt...
Future Focus
Being future focused can really make a difference when parties are trying to find a way forward, out of conflict. Conflict is a part of life...
Finding Solutions
When looking for a way to solve a problem, it's essential to think outside ourselves - there is rarely one side to a story. To find a compromise...
Mediation preparation – what do we do leading up to your mediation?
A lot goes on behind the scenes. Once initial consultations (free) and intake sessions are completed, we ask all of our clients to supply us with...
Accreditation @ Adaptive Mediation
If you're considering mediation, it's important to ensure that the mediator you choose to engage is nationally accredited. There are various...
Finding a Win / Win Solution
Finding a solution to conflict can be hard work - sometimes it can feel like you take 2 steps forward and then 1 back. It's hard to stay positive...
One Of The Best Ways To Persuade Others Is With Your Ears
Listening properly is hard and even more difficult in heightened emotional situations. Add conflict to the mix and there's yet another layer of...
What Hat Would You Choose To Wear To Resolve Conflict?
Do you wear alot of different 'hats' in your life? I sure do. Lawyer, mediator, negotiator, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, cook,...
Workplace Mediation In Bullying And Harassment Claims
It's quite unnerving that there has been such an increase in these complaints in recent years. This could be due, in part, to a rise in awareness...
Focus on the Solution
"Focus on the solution, not the problem." Walter Inglis Anderson It's not that what happened isn't important; after all, the problem you face is...
How are things going at your place?
Life is tricky right now and we are all facing new pressures and challenges. I'm finding that it's just as hard not always being able to 'escape'...